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  1. skakusha

    DISH Hopper Wireless Keyboard / Remote / Social Networking Concept Video

    You can order the Vizio CoStar for $99 stand alone only from Vizio's web site here: http://www.vizio.com/costar/overview I am debating the purchase, but don't need it. Would do it just for the remote since i have Boxee, Roku, Plex, Xbox and a mac mini. A little redundant already. If you get...
  2. skakusha

    DISH Drops AMC Networks (AMC Back on DISH channel 131)

    A Dish rep called me this weekend to see how the Roku was working for me and asked me if I was missing AMC. I said what I really will miss is the Walking Dead. she then said she would credit my account for the price of the season pass for this new season on AMC, which would provide commercial...
  3. skakusha

    DISH Hopper Wireless Keyboard / Remote / Social Networking Concept Video

    Scott, thanks for the video. I love the remote control. This blows away my Logitech dinovo mini and my boxee box remote. I am not to keen on the socials networking stuff, but it is a huge play for the masses. My wife would definitely love it, but I like my privacy. :) I do love the tagging too...
  4. skakusha

    USB connected External Hard Drive Connected To Hopper - QUESTION

    If your NAS is DLNA compatible you will see your files. In the DLNA thread you can read about it further. I am able to see 720p mkv files. Keep in mind DLNA does not let you rewind or fast forward. You are better off getting a Boxee Box or a Roku with Plex to see and control almost very file...
  5. skakusha

    NBC PQ is BS. Who's fault?

    NBC is horrible. HD to Sd back and forth, audio drop outs, etc. I have seen this on OTA, Comcast and D*. This has happened for years in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale market. I always thought it was my market, but now I see it is more than my area. With all of their issues, I really hate that they...
  6. skakusha

    DIRECTV's Big HDTV Problem

    What about the NFL Network?
  7. skakusha

    DIRECTV's Big HDTV Problem

    Sometimes I crack up reading the negativity. . . Ford or Chevy, Honda or Toyota, chocolate or vanilla, Republican or Democrat? CHOICES!!! We all have choices. I prefer Sunday Ticket and local HD to FoodHD, A&E HD, etc. That is my choice, and it works for me. We could argue this forever, and...
  8. skakusha

    You might be a SatelliteGuy if...

    OK, some of these might be in here, but I couldn't resist. You might be a SatelliteGuy: . . . if you have your satellite recievers set up to a Slingbox, just to watch your systems remotely in a place where you can't get a spot beam, or install a satellite dish. . . . if you have more...
  9. skakusha

    South Florida MPEG4 Issues

    One box I bought through Value Electronics and got it this Friday The first I but on www.bestbuy.com, for store pick-up last Saturday. It is in BB's ad this week, but few stores have them. Tuesday and Thursday are shipment days at BB, but if you order through www.valueelectronics. com, you...
  10. skakusha

    TNT-HD last week, HD-NET this week

    I am not upset about it as I will be watching NFL all day. I just started a thread to inform others, which was merged here, and was curious how it was decided. Since I will be watching Da Bears, and many other teams play today, I will be living with it just fine. :D Go Cowboys!
  11. skakusha

    AT-9 and MPEG4

    I had the install done by a D* installer. he told me he was a subcontractor of Mastac. I may be in the minority group on this, but I always pay the installers extra cash which ensures a great job. As much as I enjoy watching TV, NFL ST, and spent on HR20's, I think it is a worthy investment. I...
  12. skakusha

    AT-9 and MPEG4

    I checked all transponders on all satellites and my lowest was 89. All others where in high 90's. I did a brand new install and took the old satellite down. I had the dish mounted higher on the house, and cut tree branches, thus the vast signal improvement. On the old dish I had everything in...
  13. skakusha

    TNT-HD last week, HD-NET this week

    HDNET Off Until 6:30PM EST For NFL ST Heads up! HDNET was turned off last night in preparation for NFL Sunday Ticket. The Guide reads, "HD NET will return at 6:30pm EST". I am going to assume that Mark Cuban will not be too happy about this.
  14. skakusha

    My one day review

    More Updates and Thoughts on My HR20's So far the biggest issue for me, and many others, has been MPEG-4 locals. Many users are keeping the HR10's, or SD Tivo's, connected to ensure that they do not miss a recording. MPEG-4's thus far are very unpredictable. For example, I recorded the same...
  15. skakusha

    My one day review

    SD never Looked Better I have (2) Hr20's up and running. I have had one for a week now, and teh other just came in yesterday. I agree SD never looked better. I did learn a few tricks to get a better picture for those of you that have it hooked up to HD TV's. In the display screen, I left...
  16. skakusha

    Software Upgrade for The HR20 Ver. Oxcc Released Today

    Release Notes can be found here: http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?p=655581
  17. skakusha

    South Florida MPEG4 Issues

    5 LNB Finally Installed Today I have had the HR-20 up and running since Sunday, and I am really enjoying it. I too am in the South Florida area, but had a really good installer. It was probably one of the best jobs ever done on my house. I went the custom install way and pulled all of the old...
  18. skakusha

    Speaking about Compression ...

    New iTunes Near Quality DVD Downloads You might want to check the new iTunes offering at: http://www.apple.com/itunes/overview/ They are near quality DVD and 4x the old resolution at 640 x 480. I have also successfully streamed video over wireless to both Mac's and PC's without...
  19. skakusha

    HR20's recalled/delayed shipment? (NO recall!)

    I should have done that, but I guess since I have Comcast currently for my HD, the thought never crossed my mind. I did all the running around because of the HR20's and the start of the NFL season. I hope these guys know what they are doing, as I have heard many horror stories in the area...
  20. skakusha

    New HD Tivo

    I have two Tivo SD's, and I am expecting my second HR20 on Friday. I was an early adopter for Tivo, but I have to admit I really like this box. Even my Tivo buddies that refused to use the DTV DVR's, were impressed when we hung out on football Sunday. The majority of them have placed orders for...
  21. skakusha

    HR20's recalled/delayed shipment? (NO recall!)

    I just checked and will have my second box coming form VE on Friday as well. As I am impatient and did not have DTV HD, I did buy one on Sunday in order to enjoy NFL ST in HD. I paid a premium at Best Buy, as there prices do not compare to that of Value Electronics. I bought a Logitech/Harmony...
  22. skakusha

    HR20 and Slingbox Setup

    Today I set up the HR20 on my Slingbox, and it works well. The only thing that came up was that there was no HR20 in the device selection setup screens. I ended up using the DirecTV R15 and it worked out well. All of the buttons including, "Active" and colored buttons work well. You actually get...
  23. skakusha

    NFL Replay is HD. Where is it D*?

    I was surprised to see this was not on D*. Is there space to add it if they are turning off channels for Sunday Ticket?
  24. skakusha

    Speaking about Compression ...

    I do that level of compression on my Mac Mini and watch it on my 60 inch Sony HDTV, via DVI to HDMI cable and it looks pretty good. It took me some practice on tweaking but it is up-converted to 720p via the computer and looks pretty good. If I am between 1.5 and 1.9 GBs, you can barely notice...
  25. skakusha

    Is an HDMI cable include HR20?

    No HDMI Cable Included with HR20 I bought the box this weekend, and just wanted to confirm for you that no cable is included. I had an old one, and need to buy another cable and will use the sites posted. Thanks! BTW, I too plan on doing the PS3/Blu Ray route. I decided to hold off and pay...